solentbirder said:http://www.Sherwoods-photo.com stock Minox and they're at Chipping Campden.
I've heard good things about these new models but haven't tried one. Be interested in your comments. They're also coming out with an 8x44 and 10x44 porro-prism soon.
barry robson said:Hi all
See page 77 of the December Birdwatching mag for a great review of the 8x44BP and p68 for another good review of the 8.5x42 BR aspheric. These are the first good reviews of Minox products this magazine has run and I notice that the reviewers no longer include Graham P Catley, Mike Weedon and Steve Dudley (a Leica fan and technical (?) advisor and we know Leica and Minox have gone their separate ways recently) - is this significant?
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barry robson said:Hi all
See page 77 of the December Birdwatching mag for a great review of the 8x44BP and p68 for another good review of the 8.5x42 BR aspheric. These are the first good reviews of Minox products this magazine has run and I notice that the reviewers no longer include Graham P Catley, Mike Weedon and Steve Dudley (a Leica fan and technical (?) advisor and we know Leica and Minox have gone their separate ways recently) - is this significant?
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barry robson said:hi simon
review reads 'low light level performance was impressive - the image was crisp, contrasting and sharp almost to the edges, depth of field good, field of view average. Colour rendition neutral, colour fringing minimal. Bright, punchy, easy-on-the eye image. Design & ease of use 8 Mechanical rating 8.5 optical rating 8.5 value for money 8'
And thanks to Walter for his info re the Leica relationship
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barry robson said:Simon
Mine (10x52 BR asp) have never seen the bag since I bought them - they are tough enough (in my opinion) not to need it. Mine get used up to 20 times a day for 'feeder watching' and also get hard use trolling up and down the Cumberland Fells very regularly.